Dominic Thiem, the 2020 US Open champion, played his final match at the iconic tournament this week, marking the end of a decade-long journey at Flushing Meadows. In an emotional address to the crowd, Thiem reflected on his experiences, his achievements, and the bittersweet nature of his greatest success, which came during the unusual circumstances of the pandemic.

Thiem began by expressing his deep gratitude for the unwavering support he has received over the years. “First, thank you so much for all your support all those years. It’s been 10 years since I first played here,” he said. Thiem’s career at the US Open has been marked by both triumph and challenges, but his most notable achievement came in 2020 when he won the title in an empty stadium due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Reflecting on that victory, Thiem shared the mixed emotions that accompanied his success. “It’s actually a really important moment for me. I had my greatest success here on this court in this weird 2020 in very strange and different circumstances. Unfortunately, I had this success without any of you. It was an amazing moment but also pretty sad,” he admitted.

Now, as he played his final match at the US Open, Thiem expressed his happiness at being able to share the moment with the fans who have supported him throughout his career. “I’m super happy I got the chance to play my last US Open match on this court. I can now spend some time with you guys,” he said, his voice filled with emotion.

Thiem continued by acknowledging the special nature of this farewell and his desire to make up for the lost time with his fans. “I want to say thank you to all of you and make the time up for what we missed 4 years ago. That’s a really special moment. I’m really grateful for everyone who came to watch me play here one last time,” he concluded.

As Thiem steps away from the US Open stage, his legacy as a champion and a beloved figure in tennis remains secure. His words resonated with the many fans who have cheered for him over the years, and his emotional farewell was a poignant reminder of the strong bond between athletes and their supporters.

Dominic Thiem in 2024

At the moment ranked no.210, the Austrian played his last match on the 26^th of August when he lost to world no.13 Ben Shelton 6-4 6-2 6-2 in the 1^st round of the U.S. Open (draw).

Currently, during this season Thiem has achieved a composed 7-13 win-loss record.